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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,482. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International

London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Chengdu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chengdu Tianfu International.

London to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,633
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International is R 10,914. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International.
Air China and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International.
As of May 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Southern and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu Tianfu International.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport is 10 hours 50 minutes.

  • Chengdu is eight hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Take your pick of four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights. The 22:00 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Air China operates the last service of the day at 22:05.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to TFU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Jetting into Chengdu (and then exploring more of China!) is easy with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.

  • With a dependable 85.71% of services arriving as planned, Air China has the best on-time record for LHR to TFU flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and TFU include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Daxing International Airport

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • R 7,633 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,914. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from LHR to TFU, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LHR to TFU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • 68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu

  • From Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu is approximately 72 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Chengdu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport for August if you want to visit Chengdu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TFU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

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